Add color and a lovely fragrance to your home with a dried lavender wreath.

Baby’s breath and other filler species are often removed from grocery store bunches to upgrade them to something more refined. When used solo, though, baby’s breath can make for a farmhouse-chic floral centerpiece. Remove the baby’s breath from the bunch, then cut it to size with floral shears. To create a ball effect, place each stem into the vessel with smaller stems around the edges and longer edges in the middle.

Moss balls in an antique wooden tray create a colorful centerpiece.

These chic DIY coasters are an easy and no-risk way to add a touch of floral flair to your decor. Get the step-by-step instructions here >>

Thistle has great texture and color. Group it in a vase, or place stems sporadically through your arrangement.

Celosia (a.k.a cockscomb) maintains its rich hue when dried. Here, red celosia is strung from a large painted branch to make a stunning hanging centerpiece.

Add a pop of natural color to a buffet, dining table or desk with gorgeous preserved boxwood topiaries. Learn how to make your own here >>

Pick these flowers just after the first frost, in late morning when no dew is left on the petals. Put stems in a small amount of water and place the container in a cool, dark spot until the water has evaporated and flowers have dried naturally.

Here’s an idea that may not require going any further than your front yard: Cut long stems from a magnolia tree or shrub, then immeditately place in a vase of glycerin solution (1 part glycerin, 2 parts very hot water). When every leaf has absorbed the glycerin (about 4-6 weeks), remove them, pat the stems dry, then hang upside down in a warm, dry location. For greener leaves, add a few drops of green food dye to the glycerin solution.

Dried lavender, blue thistle and a rose hang above a vintage headboard in this cozy, eclectic bedroom.

Bright yellow billy balls and mood moss arranged in birch bark containers add punches of fun color to this Fixer Upper dining room.

Create a colorful and cozy spread for your guests with a mix of dark and bright colors, organic texture and vintage touches.

Masculine style can be found in a wide array of objects. For an industrial farmhouse touch, vintage oil cans, metal containers and wooden cogs were used in the mantel’s decor.

Chip and Joanna Gaines installed a modern, sculptural shelving unit in the homeowner's living room made from plumbing pipe and wood planks, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper.

Vessels always come in handy for mantel styling, since they can be used as decor when left empty or as vases for cut floral, branches or greenery. A mix of vintage iodine bottles and brown glass apothecary bottles are used to bring shape and sheen to the mantel in an industrial fashion. For an extra rustic look, several bottles are filled with cork and cotton rather than flowers.

Nature has beautiful elements for decorating, including the driftwood and long-stemmed cotton balls shown here. Woven wooden shades complete the natural look.

As seen on Fixer Upper, a concrete container filled with jade succulents makes a gorgeous statement on this wood dining table.

With succulents trending in home decor and gardening, it's the perfect time to incorporate them in your tablescape. Live succulents are clipped and used to top off pumpkins and squash in this dramatic centerpiece.

When planting a hanging terrarium, it is vital to create a mini environment where all the plants flourish equally, says Joyce Mason-Monheim, floral director for Accent Decor and a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers. The orb-shaped hanging vase planted with succulents shows how you should use all succulents or all cactus in the planting because they require the same amount of light and water.

When cut, most succulents can last for up to a week out of water.

Geometric planters fill with succulents create an industrial, eye-catching centerpiece for indoors and out. Make these geometric concrete planters >>

This clever collection of recycled glass terrariums in different shapes displays sedums (such as Sedum spurium and Sedum acre 'Aureum') and succulents such as Variegated Candle Plant, String of Pearls, Propeller Plant and Silver Squill. At the top right, Begonia 'Fireworks' brings in a punch of ruby red. A Hindu rope plant and Mesembryanthemum lehmanni are in the same container in front, near a tiny hens and chicks succulent. They were assembled and arranged by Sarah Brueck Williams, a stained glass artist.

Casual is best when it comes to a potluck dinner table setting. Use what you have on hand; consider white or neutral organic tableware and everyday flatware. Atop each plate, place a folded linen napkin and a small place card, nestled in a sprig of succulents.

This tiny alleyway didn't have much room for a garden. Designer Seth Boor made use of the space off of the bedroom by designing a custom succulent garden wall hanging. The garden wall adds an unexpected touch over a bed of asparagus fern.

A trio of succulents in marble pots adds a fresh pop of natural color against a vibrant turquoise tile backsplash.

This sleek oval terrarium displays air plants and succulents. The glass terrarium, which is open at both sides, is sold by Terrain.

For rooms that receive direct sunlight almost all day long, a vessel or hurricane lamp filled with succulents may be the perfect fit.

Turn a vintage book into a one-of-a-kind tabletop planter. All you need: some glue, a craft knife and a desert plant like a succulent or cactus. Get the step-by-step instructions >>

Floral tile in cool blue and sage green creates a fun vibe in this bathroom. Fringed bath towels hang from a ladder for stylish storage, and a potted succulent adds a touch of life to the space.

A tree stump can be at home indoors as a rustic side table, but it can also double as an unexpected planter. Designer Kris Swift drilled holes in the surface of this tree stump, then embedded small succulents on top. The result: A living table!

For a more refined take on the rustic look, fill this burled wood planter from The Phillips Collection with smooth succulents in a variety of hues.

To create the paint chip flowers, cut the end of the chip at a 45-degree angle with scissors, then twist around until a conical form takes shape. Add a generous bead of hot glue to the back where the two edges of the paint chips meet. Make several flowers in assorted colors and attach them to a foam wreath using hot glue, tightly placing them side by side until the wreath is completely covered.

Use moss, succulents and potting soil to create a natural, living wreath that looks beautiful both indoors and out. Get the step-by-step instructions here >> 

This paper leaf wreath is a modern take on the magnolia or herb wreaths you often see around the holidays. Best of all, the neutral color scheme means you can display it indoors all year long. Get the step-by-step instructions here >>

Magnolia trees produce gorgeous green leaves 12 months out of the year and can last for months when cut. Keep your front door green all year long with this super easy magnolia wreath how-to >>

All you need is a wreath form and some tamale wrappers to make this simple, pretty wreath. Get the step-by-step instructions here >>

Learn how to make this modern, atomic-age interpretation of the classic door wreath here >>

All you need is some patterned scrapbook paper, twine, glitter spray and a few branches from your backyard to make this stunning centerpiece. Get the step-by-step instructions here >>

Add a pop of color with these delicate paper blooms. Get the step-by-step instructions here >>

Bring an elegant flair to your next event with these easy-to-make floral party streamers. Get the step-by-step instructions >>

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This paper leaf wreath is a modern take on the magnolia or herb wreaths you often see around the holidays. Best of all, the neutral color scheme means you can display it indoors all year long. Get the step-by-step instructions here >>

Create an oversized paper version of this stunning late-summer flower using materials you likely already have on hand: scrapbook paper, cardboard circles, scissors and double-sided tape. Get the step-by-step instructions here >>

Download and print the template then follow the easy instructions to make mums that you can use in a bouquet or as a gift topper, centerpiece or corsage. Get the step-by-step instructions here >>

Make these simple tissue pom-poms to dress up a tablescape or hang them from a chandelier for a vibrant look. Get the step-by-step instructions here >>

Pair paper roses with real branches for a charming outdoor party decoration. Get the step-by-step instructions here >>

These pretty gardenias can be used in a bouquet or as a gift topper, centerpiece or corsage. Get the step-by-step instructions here >>

Download and print the template then follow the easy instructions to make long-stemmed roses that you can use in a bouquet or as a gift topper, hair piece or corsage. Get the step-by-step instructions here >>

Make orchids that you can use in a bouquet or as a gift topper, centerpiece or corsage. Get the step-by-step instructions here >>

Twist up cupcake liners, coffee filters or white cardstock to make pretty carnations and attach to a branch for a natural look. Get the step-by-step instructions here >>

Bromeliads come in a variety of colors and sizes. They're known for their thick leaves and red flowering spikes, a feature that only comes once in its lifetime. Proper watering is key to the growth and well-being of bromeliads. When watered too much, the plant can suffer from root rot; however, when not watered enough, they can quickly dry out. Bromeliads thrive best in sunny rooms with indirect sunlight.

Open up the pages of any home decor magazine and you're certain to find designer homes filled with fiddle leaf fig trees. These natural beauties are loved by designers for their sculptural qualities and their ability to grow more than eight feet tall. These trees thrive in areas with plenty of indirect sunlight and temperatures above 55 degrees Fahrenheit. The best way to tell if a fiddle leaf tree needs water is to stick your finger into the soil. If the top of layer of soil is dry, but the lower layers are moist, that means it's in great shape.

A beautiful way to dress up small surfaces around your home is with groupings of young succulents. They come in a variety of species and cost approximately $2 per plant. For succulents to thrive, they must be placed in rooms with direct sunlight and watered generously in the summer -- but allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. During the winter, you can water every other month.

Tropical plants, especially philodendrons, are popular with designers due to the shape and large scale of their leaves. In order for philodendrons to flourish, they should live in spaces which receive indirect sunlight and offer plenty of shade. In order to ensure proper growth, keep their soil moist at all times and make sure the room's temperature remains above 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Maidenhair ferns are known for their flowing, feminine style. But unlike most ferns, the maidenhair is a bit more fickle and requires special care. These particular ferns require a shady environment with no direct sunlight or bright light, otherwise its leaves will quickly start to discolor. Since maidenhair ferns love humidity, place them on top of a watering tray to regulate the dampness of their environment, and be sure to spray frequently.

Lemon button ferns, also known as a southern sword ferns, are commonly found in shady, wooded areas. These beauties are drought tolerant, easy to care for and thrive in shady rooms. Just make sure their soil never completely dries out.

Once houseplants are placed into their planters, camouflage the soil and fertilizer with a decorative top layer of Spanish or peat moss. The moss will trap escaping moisture, preventing plants from drying out too quickly. This top-coat isn't a perfect fit for all plants, though, because some plants prefer a more arid environment.

For apartment dwellers or those short on counter space, meet your new friend: the Sky Planter from Poketo. A locking disc holds the soil and plant in place, while a reservoir system holds enough water to hydrate most plants for two weeks. Use it to grow your own herbs, ferns, orchids or other plants with a small root system.

A gallery of large black and white floral macro photos makes stunning a focal point in this eclectic space. 

Art doesn't have to be serious; these male and female busts from Floral Art double as whimsical planters. Fill them with easy-care mosses or succulents.

Framed floral prints are displayed above a wood panel headboard painted in white and lightly distressed.

Big, bold watercolors of flowers are striking companions to this hallway's series of arched windows and doorway.

Colorful framed abstract flower paintings complement a bold floral pillow in this home office.

A graceful orchid blossom floating in a shallow glass dish is the perfect nightstand accessory. That it ties in with the wall art is design panache.

Designed by Fixer Upper's Chip and Joanna Gaines, DIY pressed botanical art complements a shabby chic headboard in this charming master bedroom. 

A metal planter filled with dried magnolia leaves is centered within an old wooden frame in this rustic entryway. 

These colorful blooms will last more than two weeks and look gorgeous when paired with neutral decor. Once the eucalyptus wilts, simply dry the celosia and thistle and use for many more months to come!

These bold tropical flowers come in a variety of colors and can last for several weeks when cut. Orchids love humid environments, so consider placing these gorgeous blooms in a bathroom or kitchen out of direct sunlight. 

Just like fruit, vegetables make for amazing arrangement alternatives to flowers because of their color, shape and texture. Try a mix of cauliflower, artichokes, mushrooms and rosemary sprigs. To arrange them expertly, first add a floral foam brick inside of the vessel after soaking it in water. Then secure each vegetable in place by pressing it to the floral brick. Once they’re in place, fill the gaps between them with rosemary sprigs.

When buying flowers for a party, sometimes the best place to look is at your local grocery store. An easy way to make everything cohesive is to stick with one type of flower or green. To get this look, pick up two bunches of eucalyptus, which is readily available at any grocery store. Fill an odd number of clear vases with chunky glitter, then add a few sprigs of your chosen flower.

These beautiful blooms can last as long as 30 days when freshened regularly. For maximum life, remove all leaves from the stems before placing in fresh water. 

Due to their noted longevity and inexpensive price tag, sunflowers and alstroemeria are some of today's most commonly used flowers. Make a simple, pretty statement by arranging these blooms in large, colorful bunches and displaying in white or clear glass vases.

Carnations are one of the most readily available and affordable flowers found at supermarkets from coast to coast. Give them a stylish upgrade by arranging them ombre style. To do so, pick up three different shades of the same color carnation, cut them to size so that they sit low around the perimeter of the vessel, then graduate from one color to another.

Old-fashioned zinnias can last as long as 24 days when cut and come in a variety of eye-catching colors.